--- title: "Find Relief from Depression with Contrast Therapy" description: "Discover how contrast therapy supports emotional balance and inner peace. Hesa Spa" type: "blog_post" slug: "depression-relief-contrast-therapy" url: "https://hesaspa.com/blog/depression-relief-contrast-therapy" markdown_url: "https://hesaspa.com/llms/blog/depression-relief-contrast-therapy.md" canonical_url: "https://hesaspa.com/blog/depression-relief-contrast-therapy" date_modified: "2026-04-10T08:00:49.453Z" source: "html" --- Mental Health & Wellness # Find Relief from Depression with Contrast Therapy [Home](https://hesaspa.com/../) › [Blog](https://hesaspa.com/./) › Find Relief from Depression with Contrast Therapy TL;DR Contrast therapy can support emotional wellbeing as a complement to professional care. Hot water releases endorphins (natural mood elevators), cold immersion triggers noradrenaline (which regulates mood and focus), and the steam room promotes deep mental stillness. This is not a replacement for professional help -- but many find it a meaningful part of their wellness routine. [Book a session at Hesa Spa](https://hesaspa.com/../book). Contrast therapy can provide meaningful support for emotional balance by triggering the release of endorphins and noradrenaline -- neurochemicals that regulate mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing. At Hesa Spa in Ubud, Bali, we have developed a therapeutic plan using our [facilities](https://hesaspa.com/../facilities) as a gentle, natural complement to professional mental health care. ## The Hesa Therapeutic Plan ### Step 1: Hot Plunge (10 minutes) Begin in the [hot plunge pool](https://hesaspa.com/../hot-plunge) at 39--41 degrees Celsius. The warm water releases physical tension stored in the body, stimulates the production of endorphins -- your body's natural mood elevators -- and promotes an immediate sense of comfort and well-being. ### Step 2: Cold Plunge (1 minute) Move to the [cold plunge pool](https://hesaspa.com/../cold-plunge) at 7--10 degrees Celsius. This brief immersion invigorates your senses, increases alertness, and uplifts your mood. The cold triggers a rush of noradrenaline -- a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in attention, focus, and emotional regulation. ### Step 3: Steam Room (15 minutes) Complete each cycle in the [steam room](https://hesaspa.com/../steam-room) at 42--46 degrees Celsius. The enveloping warmth promotes deep relaxation, calms the mind, and eases the weight of stress and worry. The quiet, meditative environment allows space for mental stillness. ## Repeat for 3 Sets Complete this sequence three times. With each cycle, the cumulative effect deepens -- your body releases more tension, your mood lifts further, and your mind settles into a calmer, more balanced state. ## A Holistic Approach The combination of temperature variation, sensory stimulation, and meditative stillness creates a powerful experience for emotional wellness. Many guests describe leaving their sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace. Consider enhancing your experience with a [Balinese massage](https://hesaspa.com/../balinese-massage) or our [Harmonic Balance treatment](https://hesaspa.com/../harmonic-balance), both designed to promote deep relaxation and emotional restoration. ### Key Takeaways - Hot water releases endorphins -- your body's natural mood elevators -- providing an immediate sense of comfort. - Cold immersion triggers noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter key to attention, focus, and emotional regulation. - The cumulative effect of 3 hot-cold-steam cycles deepens relaxation and promotes a calmer, more balanced emotional state. - This is a complement to professional mental health care, not a replacement -- always seek qualified support if you need it. - Hesa Spa in Ubud offers a peaceful environment for emotional restoration -- book at hesaspa.com. You might also like - Elevate Your Mental Wellness with Contrast Therapy - Better Sleep with Hot Plunge, Cold Plunge & Steam Room - Contrast Therapy Guide: The Yin and Yang of Hot & Cold Written by the Hesa Wellness Team Spa therapists and wellness practitioners at Hesa Wellness Spa in Ubud, Bali. Our team brings years of hands-on experience in Korean body scrub, Turkish hammam, Balinese massage, and contrast therapy. With 5,000+ five-star reviews, we share what we know from treating thousands of guests at our two Ubud locations. References - Yankouskaya A et al. "Short-Term Head-Out Whole-Body Cold-Water Immersion Facilitates Positive Affect and Increases Interaction between Large-Scale Brain Networks." Biology, 2023. PubMed - Kelly JS, Bird E. "Improved Mood Following a Single Immersion in Cold Water." Lifestyle Medicine, 2022. DOI - Cain B et al. "Effects of Cold-Water Immersion on Health and Wellbeing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." PLOS ONE, 2025. PubMed ## Take a step towards inner peace Book a session at Hesa Wellness Spa in Ubud, Bali and experience the restorative power of contrast therapy. [Book your session](https://hesaspa.com/../book)